How far is Smithfield, RI from Barrington, RI?
The driving distance from Smithfield, RI to Barrington, RI is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smithfield and Barrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithfield and Barrington.
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Start on Brayton Road
7 m · 3 sec · Brayton Road
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Turn left onto Farnum Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Farnum Pike
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Turn left onto George Washington Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · George Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Douglas Pike
4.2 mi · 7 min · Douglas Pike
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Continue on Douglas Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Douglas Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Branch Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Branch Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward RI 146 South
885 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Louisquisset Pike
1.4 mi · 1 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Shore Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Shore Expressway
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Continue on Wampanoag Trail
3.3 mi · 6 min · Wampanoag Trail
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Continue on County Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithfield and Barrington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Douglas Pike
Turn right onto Douglas Pike
4.17 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Smithfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to Barrington?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Smithfield and 10.8 miles from Barrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Smithfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Barrington.
Stop Ideas Near Providence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Providence.
Providence station
Kingston station
Route 128 station
Framingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 17.63 mi (28.37 km).
#1 Smithfield
County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina
| Population | 21,842 |
| Coordinates | 41.9220400, -71.5495100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barrington
Village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,015 |
| Coordinates | 41.7406600, -71.3086600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrington (-71.30866, 41.74066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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